The Stakes

The Stakes is a podcast hosted by Kai Wright and produced by WNYC Studios.

Background
The podcast focuses on a wide range of topics including public health, hip-hop, civil rights, and police violence. The podcast released an episode called "The Abortion Clinic That Won’t Go Quietly", which addressed the problem of having a single abortion provider in Alabama.

Reception
The podcast was included on The Atlantic 's list of "The 50 Best Podcasts of 2019".